Amazing location, brilliant value and super-fantastic hosts! We could not be happier with our stay heee. Had a wonderful time!

We had a great time with Ioannis and his family. The accommodation is beautiful and with a lot of love prepared. We immediately felt comfortable! We were greeted very warmly, and also the 18 days the family was very attentive and read us every wish from the eyes. In the meantime the mama baked us a cake, which was very delicious. What we also liked was the vegetable garden, where the guests could always take fresh vegetables. In the evening you could sit comfortably at the grill and end the day. It was very nice, and we will definitely come back. Thank you so much for everything !!!!!

Оur accommodation was very comfortable. Lovely apartment with a covered area a minute from the sea, a very pleased daughter 6 year. Has everything you need, air conditioning, kitchen, good working wi-fi, terrace where you can relax. 15 minutes by bus to Heraklion, bus stop in 5 minutes. Ioannis and his family are very attentive, helped with all the questions, were always. Would highly recommend these apartments.

Ioannis and his family are great hosts. I really don't have enough words to convey my impressions! The appartment is perfect! It's clean, quite, spacious place with perfect view and enough place for children to play. It is less than 1 minute to go to the sea and less than 5 minutes for the super market and bus station. Ioannis advise us several places to visit and give us extra tips and suggestions for those places. Moreover, Ioannis family was really warm and they gave us a great homy feeling. The appartment was fully equipped and we had extra towels and linen. We were so glad that we book that appartment. Strongly recommended!

Staying here was so wonderful. The space it larger than it looks in the photos and is very welcoming. Emmanouela is an amazing host. He met us at check in and showed us where everything was and even left fresh fruits and vegetables for us. When I had questions he was prompt to respond. I highly recommend staying here. It's a little out of the city but only about a three minute walk to the beach. I would definitely stay here again!!!

Manou and Antonis are great hosts! The apartment is well located (3 minutes to a sandy beach and close to the airport), super clean and with details full of love and happiness in every corner. They made us feel like a part of their family and gave us some helpful information about the island. We couldn't be more happy to have stayed in your home.

Εξαιρετική κρητική φιλοξενία από τον Αντώνη και την Εμμανουέλα σ ένα πολύ άνετο καλόγουστο και καθαρό σπίτι !

It was like coming home. The spacious house is beautiful and everything you need is in there. Emmanouela and Antonis are very friendly hosts and during our stay their lovely family was taking care of us. What else do you need for a great holiday!

We stayed at Kokkini for two weeks, I truly recommand that place!!Emmanouela and Antonis are very nice people who welcomed us very nicely, so as their lovely family! Their appartment is perfect : nice, clean, functionnal... with very a nice view on the beach or the mountain. Everything you need is near the house... We really felt at home and we spend wonderful holidays thanks to them !

Emmanouela and Antionisi's place was more than we expected it to be, it was fabulous! The location is perfect not so crowed and both great for families or simply to relax. Close to the beach 2 min walking. And everything you need is nearby: super market, next to the apartment, various restaurants, etc. The best thing here was the hospitality from our hostess and their family, we really felt part of the family! We made a new friends.

Staying at Emmanouela's place was very nice. It's close to the sandy beach, markets, bus station etc. Not very quite tho, coz it's around 20 minutes to the airport, so you can hear arriving planes, but it was fine for us. We would definitely recommend staying there.

Very nice and convenien place

Appartment was clean and comfortable. Really great value for money.

Aria is one of the best guests I have met.Her hospitality is magnificent and the house is with just one word lovely!Suggested to anyone that want to spent his vacations in Crete

It was the best vacation due to our stay in Arias Studio!!!. She is the best host you can imagine, very responsive, kind and generous!!!. The studio is very comfortable and cozy, nice decorated, equipped with everything you need. Inside the billiard table is a briliant idea and all the other games make us huppy. The beach is amazing and very close to the studio. We felt like home and enjoyed it very much. The house is very close to the airport, to the city Heraklion and to other touristic attractions. We definitely recommend Aria's studio to everyone who plans a trip to Crete!

I stayed at Arias place with my wife. The studio is beautiful and very spacious. Aria and George, the caretaker, were super friendly and helpful. They came to the airport to pick us up, showed us around and offered to help with anything we needed. We found the fridge stocked with milk, juice, and water, plus a cupboard full of water bottles. The studio is within easy walking distance of the beach and at least 3 different restaurants and 3 little supermarkets. It was very clean and comfortable, and exactly as pictured. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely stay here again.

Great place - stunning views of the bay, conveniently short drive to all of Heraklion's attractions.

Very nice view from the balcony.

Le logement correspond parfaitement aux photos, il est propre, clair et bien agencé. L'emplacement, pour nous, était parfait : Un peu moins de 10 minutes à pied pour aller à la plage, ainsi qu'aux stations de bus. L'appartement offre une magnifique vue sur la mer, la famille était très disponible, dès notre arrivée une de nos hôtes nous a emmené en voiture pour nous monter les endroits importants de la ville (supermarché, bus). Nous avons des soucis de santé (piqure d'oursin) et ils sont venus nous soigner et nous ont proposé de nous emmener chez le médecin. Cette famille nous a permis de vivre un voyage de rêve! Seul point à redire était au niveau du wifi que l'on captait mal. Je recommande totalement ce logement qui a été la meilleure de mes expériences Airbnb. Encore un grand merci à toute la famille!

Γιάννα’s place is fantastic!!! Spacious, clean and tidy, everything is very well organized in this apartment. The gifts left on the table were delicious, not to mention the awesome view you'll have from the terrace. Really amazing! The location is great too, just a few minutes drive to downtown. Γιάννα is such a warm and attentive host, she really makes you feel at home, ευχαριστώ πολύ =D In summary this is an excellent place to stay, highly recommended! I hope to come back soon ;) My best.

Very close to Heraklion airport and Karteros beach. Great views and friendly host.

Absolutely lovely host family, beautiful view from the spacious penthouse terrace, but you may get a little annoyed with the jets coming in low before touchdown at the nearby AP, if you stay for more than a few days.

We really loved George's apartment. It is well equipped and has anything you need for a wonderful stay. His parents welcomed us very warm and with great care. We stayed only for one day and we regret, that didn't stay for longer, very nice place!

George's place was perfect for a quick getaway! The house was just as it was described, very clean and had everything we needed. We were welcomed by his parents upon our arrival. They shared some homemade wine and food with us along with the neighbors! We would love to go back again!

Great host, so helpful, his parents are very sweet, great modern apartment, washer and strong wifi signal on a pretty part of the coast. The hosts were very helpful with finding a car.

Warm welcoming from Yanis and his wife. Very kind people to meet. Nice, comfortable and very well equipped appartement with a lovely terrasse. Not far from Heraklion airport.

Definitely value for money! The place is very clean! You have everything you need in this apartment! George and his parents are very helpful and understanding. Little minus for quite loud sound from landing airplanes. The rest was according to the description!

We spent one night in the host. The flat was very clean, light and decorated. He and his parents, who live downstairs, are very nice and helpfully. George's dad come to pick us up to show the way up to the flat.

George and his family are great hosts, very warm and welcoming. His apartment is well equipped and has everything you need. There's also a nice terrace to sit outside and a very friendly cat. The beach and restaurants are just around the corner. We really enjoyed out stay.

l appartamento e molto bello e attrezzatissimo, non manca nulla. I proprietari sono persone disponibili, gentilissimi e generosi. Un abbraccio a tutta la famiglia Ci torneremo sicuramente appena possibile. Claudia e Walter

We booked this house as it was close to the airport. It was close to the beach and a selection of restaurants and in a quiet part of Heraklion. The house is very comfortable and our host very helpful. We had everything we needed. We would be very happy to return.

una accoglienza stupenda, la casa è molto carina e comoda, abbiamo passato una vacanza veramente bella a Creta d'inverno. Grazie ancora a Elena che parla un ottimo italiano ed è molto premurosa e attenta alle esigenze dei suoi ospiti.

Malgré notre arrivée tardive la maman de Styliani nous attendait pour nous faire visiter le logement, tout était bien éclairé,les lits étaie fait et elle nous avait préparé le nécessaire pour nous faire un petit déjeuner ( café, thé, lait, beurre, confiture, fromage, jambon et des fruits). Le lendemain elle s'est occupé de contacter la personne qu'elle connaissait pour louer une voiture. La personne est venu directement nous amener la voiture et nous a également parlé de 2/3 endroits à visiter . Durant le séjour elle s'est toujours intéressé de savoir si tout se passait bien , toujours un mot sympathique à notre égard et de temps à autre elle est même venu nous amener de la nourriture qu'elle avait préparé .

Beautiful, clean apartment very close to the beach. I enjoyed my visit with my two sons and highly recommend this property. The Ambrosia restaurant near this apartment serves superb Cretan cuisine

Wir sind erst spät mit dem Flieger angekommen und sind sehr gut mit dem öffentlichen Bus gefahren, nachdem es mit dem Mietwagen nicht funktionierte. Es war ein sehr herzlicher Empfang an der Busstation Nr.9. Die Wohnung war liebevoll vorbereitet, sogar der Kühlschrank war ausreichend gefüllt für ein Abendessen. Wasser, Tee, Handtücher, Warm-Wasser und viele kleine Dinge die man brauchen könnte waren vorrätig. Wir haben gut geschlafen. Die Nähe zum Meer ist wunderbar mit Strand und Gaststätten. Telefonisch oder über airbnb funktionierte der Kontakt sehr gut. Vielen herzlichen Dank von Ralph und Beate

I really enjoyed staying at Styliani's home. The place is clean, secluded yet close to public transportation to Heraklion and 2 blocks away from the beach and bars. I would definitely stay there again!

I loved it. Nice location if you like the beach. It is not walking distance but it is close to the aquarium. The mother of the owner met us at around midnight. Very nice lady. We had som things to make sandwiches and great relaxing tea.

Very comfortable house! With lovely accommodation. Stylani's mother was incredibly kind and made sure we had every accommodation.

The Appartement is located in a good area. Major Sightseeing places can be easily reached by Bus. The sea is nearby and Manolis was welcoming and friendly. Because of the Appartements good Location (near the Airport) you can see and hear planes leaving and arriving. The Appartement was nice and pretty clean, but the "more private" own Veranda (as it says in the discription) isn't really private. Its 2 meters away from the other ones. So outside your Apartment you are nowhere privat. We had a very nice stay in Kokkini Hani.

Excellent accueil de la part de Manolis et de sa fille. Manolis est de très bon conseil en ce qui concerne la visite de son île et très disponible pour ses résidants.

We really enjoyed our 2 week stay in Kokkini Hani which is a great place, central, 10 min from Heraklion airport. Manolis and his family received us very warmly with lots of suggestions, maps, information, some fruits and a bottle of wine; every question and request has been answered to within 5 minutes. The studio is well equipped and clean - with everything you'll need to make food and make yourself comfortable during your stay. The small private terrace at the back is just amazing. Manolis even arranged for us to use the washing machine of one of the appartments which we much appreciated. + the Bus station is within a 1 minute walk - busses are running regularly every 15-20 minutes + the supermarket just down the studio on the right hand side is open every day until 00.00 + the beach is within 2 minute walking distance - a set of 2 beach chairs with umbrella is available for 4 € at the Haris bar as well as any kind of refreshments What I'd also like to mention is, that the Cretan people are totally warm, friendly and happy to welcome every tourist (yes, also the Germans) on their island. The problems Greece has to deal with at the moment are not dampening that! All in all we can only recommend this studio wholeheartedly and without any reservation :) Thank you for everything Evi & Manolis. Looking forward to seeing you again

Manolis and his family were the best. A lovely peoply, they made sure that we had everything we needed and were most helpful in sharing their knowledge about the area. Manolis was the most hospitable and entertaining hosts we´ve ever encountered. The location was perfect for as. We enjoyed the walk on the beach every evening, and visited all the restaurants Manolis recommended to us. Spendig one “raki – evening” with the family in their lovely garden, we have to say… “This is how a guest house should be run.”

We stayed in Manolis' appartament for one week. Everything was like in the picture, very comfortable place and well situated with close beaches and supermarkets; 15 minutes by bus from Iraklion. Manolis was very nice and helpful, we really appreciate that we could stay longer the last day because our departure was very late. Thank you for everything! Highly recommended

Was uns bewegt hat, das Apartment von Stella zu buchen, waren vor allem dingen die vielen Schlafmöglichkeiten. Drei Zimmer, davon 2 ausgestattet mit einem Doppelbett und einer Schlafcoach (auf der locker 2 Leute Platz haben). Im Notfall wäre noch eine ausfahrbare (bequeme) Coach vorhanden. Aber auch die liebevolle Dekorierung ist uns positiv aufgefallen. Die Lage war uns zweitrangig, da wir ein Auto mitgebucht haben. Stella war vor und auch nach der Abreise mit uns in Kontakt und hat sich als exzellente Gastgeberin herausgestellt. Sie hat sich Wochen vor der Abreise erkundigt, ob wir nach Fragen und Hilfe bräuchten (z.B. bei der Wahl eines Autovermietungsbüro). Bei der Ankunft hat sie uns per airbnb Nachrichten auf die richtige Hauptstraße navigiert. Treffpunkt war die Eko - Tankstelle im Ort, an diesem wurden wir nach einem kurzen Anruf, von ihrem Mann abgeholt hat, der uns zum Apartment geführt. Parkplatz für das Auto war vorhanden. Der erste Eindruck von der Wohnung war großartig. Die Wohnung sah genauso wie auf den Bildern. Jede einzelne Dekoration. Geschirr, Besteck, Gläser, Öl, Brot, Marmelade, Trinken, alles war vorhanden. Die Betten waren frisch bezogen mit extra rausgelegten Handtücher. Auch Strandhandtücher waren vorhanden. Eine Waschmaschine mit Waschpulver und Gel war auch vorhanden. Im Badezimmer waren Schampoo, Duschgel und Seife vorhanden. Eine Klimaanlage sorgte bei heißen Tagen für annehme Kühlung. Die Betten & Schlafcoches waren wolkenweich, das Doppelbett ist etwas härter ausgefallen (was nicht tragisch war). Auf dem Balkon hatte man Aussicht auf den Strand und nähere Häuser. Eine Möglichkeit die Wäsche aufzuhängen und sogar zu Bügeln war vorhanden. Gegen Mücken gab es an jeder Öffnungsmöglichkeit (außer der Eingangstür) ein Fliegengitter, dass das Eindringen eben diesiger verhindert hat, dieses konnte man leicht zur Seite schieben, wenn benötigt. Haben es trotzdem ein paar in die Wohnung geschafft, gab es dafür ein elektronisches über Nacht einschaltbares Gerät. Im Notarzt Packet war Fensil enthalten, wobei die Apotheke knapp 5 min mit dem Auto entfernt lag. In dem Aufenthaltszeitraum hat sich Stella des Öfterens nach unserem Wohlbefinden erkundigt, ob auch alles so in Ordnung ist. Bei einem Arztbesuch den wir hatten, hat Sie auch liebevoll Angebot uns in Krankenhaus zu begleiten. Des Weiteren hat Sie uns auch viele Insidertipps gegeben, wo wir am besten Abends essen gehen könnten. Uns hat der Aufenthalt in Stellas Apartment extrem gefallen! Es gab nichts zu beklagen! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The main reason for choosing Stellas Appartment was the many bedrooms and sleeping possibilitys. One bedroom with a double bed, one bedroom with a single bed and one with a sleeping coach (which could be used by 2 ppl without problem). In Case of need, there was a coach in the living room which could be used for sleeping too. But that wasn’t the only reason, the decoration was a big criterium for choosing her apartment. The location was second -rank, because we booked a car. Stella was before, during and after the day of departer in contact with us. She was an excellent host, asking before if we need help with anything...

Очень чистая, удобная, тихая квартира. Лучше чем на фотографиях. Рекомендую. Расположена за городом (это не очевидно по описанию), для нас это - достоинство. Тишину нарушают только пролетающие самолёты, но это не создаёт дискомфорта. С балкона открывается прекрасный вид на море, однако прямой тропинки до пляжа, похоже, нет. Хозяева оставили нам некоторые продукты и в том числе бутылку своего домашнего вина - довольно хорошего. Этого достаточно для ужина и завтрака после долгой дороги.

Υπέροχο σπίτι και ιδιοκτήτες, μία πραγματικά πολύ ευχάριστη διαμονή στο Ηράκλειο. Μετά από μία κουραστική καλοκαιρινή μέρα ήταν πολύ ευχάριστο να γυρνάς σε ένα τόσο όμορφο σπίτι, που είναι ακόμα πιο ωραίο από τις φωτογραφίες. Περιποιημένο, άνετο και καθαρό, εξοπλισμένο με ότι μπορεί να χρειαστεί κάποιος, από πρωινό μέχρι και πετσέτες για τη θάλασσα. Σε απόσταση 10 λεπτών από το σπίτι υπάρχουν όμορφες παραλίες, 10 λεπτά περίπου από το Ηράκλειο με το αυτοκίνητο και σε πολύ βολική θέση για εξορμήσεις προς το νότιο μέρος του Νομού. Η Στέλλα και η οικογένειά της είναι πολύ συμπαθητικοί και ζεστοί άνθρωποι, ακριβείς και τυπικοί και βοηθητικοί με πολλές προτάσεις! Η γνωριμία μας μαζί τους ήταν μεγάλη μας χαρά!

Manos was an incredible host. He was very friendly and helpful with everything during our stay from start to finish. Helped with directions and ideas for activities as well as helping us find a car rental place. We also had lunch with him and his roomate on our last day which was a really beautiful end to an amazing trip.

Fantastic accommodation, friendly helpful host and family, went well beyond my expectations. I will definitely go back.

Manos offers a very comfortable and cosy appartment, with a pleasant patio and a nice couch. The hosts were kind to us, helped us with finding the better restaurants, and even welcomed us with a delicious piece of watermelon.

It was very pleasant and nice stay at Manos' apartment. Bright and cosy place with all basic staff you need, lovely terrace and wonderful people. Manos' family lives in the same house and as Manos was mainly out of the city during my stay, I had more contact with them. Despite that Manos provided all needed information before the arrival via messages. Also we met on the arrival day and I got even more information to stay in Crete than I expected, like maps, basic infos to sightseeing, insider tips etc. At Manos' place I felt myself very welcomed! Beside sweets and fruits that I got from time to time from my lovely neighbors, we also had a very nice dinner together and they even lift me to the airport. Location is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful place, a bit apart from the massive tourism, yet it is quite good connected even you are not planing to rent a car. The seashore is just around the corner: the nice organized beach with sun beds, cafes and taverns is in 10 Minutes walk and a wild sandy beach in about 15 Minutes walk.

Staying in Manos apartment was a delight. Despite not being present to welcome us, we've exchanged lot of messages the days before where he explained us very clearly all the basic informations we needed to know. Instead of him was Irene (Manos' sister) to welcome us. She was incredible and made our stay so much easier and pleasant. The house is very private and cozy. Has everything you will need to spend some lovely days in Crete. I recommend you truly this apartment specially if you plan to rent a car since the most significant spots are at car distance.

We had a great stay at Marina’s house. She is a very kind person, smiling all the time. It’s a cozy and very clean apartment, with nice decoration that gives you the sensation of quality. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is fully equipped. The verandas, one in the front and one at the back yard are something that worth’s to be mentioned. The public bus station is nearby and we didn’t need to rent a car. The beaches in Kato Gouves are amazing with sun beds and umbrellas, lots of shops, bars and taverns. Thank you for your hospitality, we recommend this place to anyone who would like to have a perfect, unforgettable holiday!

***** please scroll down for the feedback in English ***** Мы гостили у Марины в августе 2017. Марина - отличная и дружелюбная хозяйка, которая старалась сделать наше пребывание на Крите незабываемым. Во время бронирования Марина своевременно и подробно отвечала на наши вопросы. Она встретила нас очень дружелюбно и гостеприимно. Приятным сюрпризом оказалось наличие основных продуктов на первое время. Т.к. мы прибыли вечерним рейсом это оказалось очень кстати - отпала необходимость идти затемно в магазин в еще незнакомой местности. Дом оказался просторным, светлым, чистым и уютным. В нем с комфортом может расположиться семья из 4-5 человек. Позади домика имеется симпатичный дворик, в котором можно с удовольствием наслаждаться утренним кофе и вкусными местными продуктами. В доме имеются все необходимые предметы, посуда, стиральная и посудомоечная машина, кондиционеры. Дом находиться в тихом месте - это было важно для нас. Рядом нет шумных заведений и активного автомобильного движения. Мы были рады, что нашли именно такой дом для отпуска. Мы благодарны Марине и ее семье за гостеприимство ENGLISH VERSION We stayed at Marina's place in August 2017. Marina is a great and very friendly host who did all the best to make our stay on Crete unforgettable. During booking communication, she was replying on time and provided all the details needed. She welcomed us with great hospitality and in a friendly manner. A nice surprise was that Marina provided some stock of products. This helped us a lot as we arrived with the evening flight and we did not have a need to run to the store in the night to buy some basics for the morning breakfast. The house is indeed spacious, bright, clean and cozy. A family of 4-5 people can be accommodated there with comfort. The house also has a small cute yard where you can enjoy the morning coffee and breakfast with tasty local products. The house has all the necessities, washing machine and dishwasher, air conditioning. The house is located in a calm place which was very important for us. There are no noisy establishments or an active traffic beside the house. We were happy that we chose this house for our vacation. We are thankful to Marina and her family for their hospitality.

Super nice owner, everything as promissed.

Marina is a kind, generous and friendly person. The house is decorated with a great taste and it was spotless clean. We felt like home from the first moment there is a spacious living room with a large TV and many books to read during your stay. The beds are very comfortable, nice bathroom, two yards with furniture to relax. The back yard is amazing! Sandy beaches are 5 minutes walk from the house; there are restaurants and cafes as well as many attractions. The neighbourhood is very quiet so we relaxed during our stay there. Marina left as some food and drinks for breakfast, fruits and pure olive oil from her olive trees. She also offered us a bottle of wine to welcome us. We will definitely come back again. Thank you for everything!!

Appartement super avec une vue magnifique. Au calme avec tout ce qu'il fait. L'accueil etait parfait avec tout le nécessaire!! Le petit plus tres agreable des boissons fraiches a disposition!!! L'appartement est vraiment idéalement placé!!! On a passé des vacances magnifiques !! Merci pour tout

Great place! Thank you for wonderful apartments in Greek style - close to sea, great yard - strongly recommend :)

We really enjoyed our stay there. You have everything you need to relax not far away from the airport. Inside its cosy and the best terasse ever. Amazing hosts. Thanks again for the awesome time!

L'appartamento é davvero bellino, soprattutto la grande terrazza che da sul mare ed il loggiato danno davvero un valore aggiunto al tutto. I nei sono che il Bagno é un po piccolo e ci sono gli aerei che volano a bassa quota per atterrare anche nelle ore notturne. Per il resto la posizione é ottima e anche il mare vicino é molto bello.

Very good apartment, great location directly at the see and a terrace with a view.

Schönes Appartement in toller Lage am Meer. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

Asteri home is such really amazing! Hosts Veronique and Yiannis such a nice and helpful persons, location of the apartment is great - you are on a main road of the village, at the same time you are not disturbed sitting in the back yard on the edge on the sea. Fully equipped facilities, old, cosy style fits us perfectly. Wish to come back and stay a bit longer.

The time we spent in the georgeous, sunny and flowery place was really marvellous. We were there for 10 days with our little daughter (11 months), and our hosts were so warm, attentive and helpful with everything. The terraces are huge with many possibilities for playing, sunbathing, eating.. and to the beach (sandy) you only have to get out the backdoor and you are there. We had no car there but that was for our purpises not necessary. Bus transport is very good, even with a child's biggy. We hope to come back some time!

We are a family of 3 adults and a child aged 2 The cottage is really nice and cozy and the garden is green and spacious. There are also 2 porches with a table and chairs, so you have 1 place inside (kitchen) and 3 outside for taking family meals. The garden is also paved and therefore very clean, the fountain was a special attraction for a 2-year-old :) Inside there are a lot of little tokens that make a house a cozy place, and a number of sitting and sleeping places. The air-conditioner is a very nice-to have thing. Pity that only one of the 2 worked (the one in the living-room), I hope, the second one will be fixed as well, but anyway it made life much easier even in September. Enough cooking utensils, plenty of cups, plates, etc. Special thanks to Thanos and his wife for a welcome set of snacks and a generous stock of drinking water in the fridge! The place is really close to the sea and the nearest beach is one of the best for little children I've ever seen. Shallow and no big waves even when there were waves at the neighbouring beach! The supermarket with a good choice of products is in Kokkini Hani (ca. 10 minutes walk), the bus stop is within 3 minutes and comfortable buses go frequently in both directions (east to Heraklion and to the west as well). Close to the airport, to Knossos, to Heraklion and to Cretan Aquarium (everything reachable easily with a 2-year-old kid even without a car) The only disappointment was a washing machine, which didn't work, although is was a surprise for the host as well. If you are travelling with a child and the washing machine is a critical issue, doublecheck with the host that it had been repaired. In all other terms the house is ideal for the family with small children Thanos and his wife are nice and welcoming people, special thanks to them for a farewell souvenir! All in all, I would highly recommend the place

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I rested with my family in the house of Thanos all July. Thanos and his wife very friendly welcomed us at the (URL HIDDEN) house looks exactly like in the photo and has everything for life. Once a week, a Thanos wife came to us to clean the house and change bed linens and towels.In the evenings we did a barbecue near the (URL HIDDEN) was a good rest !!!

Замечательный дом не далеко от пляжа!!!настоящее аутентичное место,чтобы понять как живут настоящие греки на таком прекрасном острове!!!сад вокруг дома прекрасен,есть место для завтраков и ужинов во дворе на открытом воздухе,что очень немаловажно при таком климате!спасибо огромное Таносу и его жене Еве,за отличный прием и отзывчивость!!!

If you are going in hot weather air conditioner is not sufficient to cool the bedrooms. The bathroom is extremely small and house is very cluttered which made it very difficult to even put down any personal items. House is located in a very remote area not convenient to any amenities.

Spending my vacation here was a good choice. Everything looks exactly as in the pictures, very clean and the best thing sea is in front of the house. Ioannis was very welcoming and nice, gave us some good advices about car rental, bus travel and what to visit. I am really considering the option of going back next year :)

Everything was perfect. Ioannis and his family are very friendly. The studio is clean, bright and functional. The garden is beautiful and the beach in front of the house is very nice ! Thank you again :)

Our holiday in Kokkini Hani was very relaxing and enjoyable. Ioannis was very available to pick us up from the airport to the house, and very kind to give us tips about the island. The apartment was nice and with a really beautiful view. The beach was very close, some markets and restaurants too. It's possible to easily go to Chersonissos and Heraklion with the bus or the taxi.

Ioannis is an absolutely amazing host. The house is clean, beautiful, and is in a perfect location. He even picked us up and dropped us off at the airport, making it very easy for us to find the house! Couldn't be happier with everything, and I would strongly recommend staying here!

Valia and Manousos were the best Hosts we could have. They helped us a lot and the Apartment was really nice and comfortable. We would come back for 100%.

A lovely little apartment, literally five mins walk from fabulous beaches, great supermarkets, wonderful places to eat, Valia and Manousos really pulled out all the stops to make this a wonderful holiday experience. The apartment is lovely and clean, with everything you could possibly need (we had our honeymoon here and Valia and Manousos made it even more magical than we could have imagined with lots of lovely details) They also will tell you of where to visit, what are the best places to eat and drink, and are on hand for any questions you may have, they recommended the fabulous Mylos restaurant to go to, and it truly was wonderful. Thank you both for everything you did ..definitely the best holiday we have ever had in all the years of travelling, and the most relaxing...we will be back!

Valia i Manousos to przemili i bardzo pomocni gospodarze. Miejsce jest schludne i czyste. W lodówce czekała na nas miła niespodzianka z lokalnych przysmaków. Lokalizacja dobra na wypady w bliższe i dalsze okolice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valia and Manousos were very kind and helpful hosts. The place is clean and tidy. We were surprised to find some local specials in the fridge. Very good localisation for local trips.

We loved staying at Varia & Manousos's.. they picked us up from the bus station the first day at midnight which was very generous from them.. that helped us a lot the first day. The house is very clean and nice.. everything u need u will find there.. the location is very close to the beach and restaurants which made it very easy for us to walk at night and tour around.. it also has parking space in front of the house. They put us water and fruits the day one and bread the next morning.. rarely people do that in other apartments. Overall, we had great experience and we would definitely rent again if we go to Gouves.

Valia and Manousis were absolutely WONDERFUL hosts! They really did make me feel at home, allowing me both privacy and company in the appropriate measures. I wanted to escape the tourist route, though that was within walking distance down by the sea, so took to the hills - well more like the side of a mountain - to discover traditional villages, still unspoilt by tourism. I am lucky in that I speak fluent Greek, so was able to sit and chat with old people whose memories go back to the time when Greece was under Occupation - "I Katohi" - (during the second World war ). So I took photos, painted and read - the perfect holiday experience. We even went out for a meal on my arrival day, together with their friends, to a sweet village Taverna - David Vegera, in the little village of Piskopiano, Hersonissos,- so I was truly blessed. I feel there is so much more for me to see in the area, and definitely know that I now have a very special friend in Valia. She put so many things out for me to make sure I wasn't hungry on arrival, that I worry she won't have made any profit! Great value, beautifully clean, and extremely welcoming! I can't wait to come back again! xx

Nos hôtes était très prévenant. Le logement était proche de la plage et des commerces

What a delightful month we had in Gouves Crete .Making it all the more delightful was having Valia and Manousos as our hosts ,they couldn't have been more helpful ...lovely people,.we were sad to leave and hope we will get there again. We would recommend this airbnb listing very highly

Logement très bien emplacé, à proximité de la plage et des commerces ; bonnes adresses données ar les hôtes

Despina is a very friendly and helpful hostess. She responds quickly to emails and gave us a good tip for dinner and beach visit. The apartment is new and tastefully decorated, everything necessary is intended. We were there the last night before returning at home. With our rental car we were quickly at the airport. We were happy and would stay anytime again at Despina.

Despina was a lovely host and her apartment is so nice. She'd thought about every aspect of the visitor's stay. She's so friendly and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Thank you Despina for making my stay very enjoyable and comfortable!

Staying at Axos Apts was the perfect place to start my Cretan adventure. The place is exactly as on the pictures, only better. A huge amount of love and attention to detail goes into everything Despina - your host - does. The place is immaculately clean, modern and a pleasure to stay at. Despina is happy to share her vast local knowledge with you and is generally super helpful even when some idiot - me!! - brings the wrong keys to her suitcase. I will be back for sure. It was lovely meeting you both, Despina and Nicos!

Despina was extremely friendly and generous. The apartment is, as pictured, very nice, modern, clean and comfortable. The bed, bedding, sheets, towels, etc. are all of good quality (which ive noticed is a questionable thing in crete at some other stops) and there is AC, so we slept really really soundly and comfortably. The one thing we didnt know is that the town, especially along the beach, is a lot more corny & touristy than expected, but Despina's is a tasteful and restful respite from that.

Nice little apartment, good place to start exploring Crete.

My boyfriend and I have done months of traveling throughout Europe using Airbnb and this was BY FAR our favorite of all! The apartment was impeccably clean and well decorated! Very stylish, comfortable and modern. There was even a little bottle of alcohol and Cretan olive oil left in a welcome basket. The host was very kind and responded to all of our messages within minutes. She was very accommodating and helpful and even gave us some of her mother's authentic food! Would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone looking for a perfect place to stay in the Heraklion area. Very peaceful and relaxing, just 10 minute drive away from the night life and a 5 minute walk to the beach. 10/10

Μείναμε στο διαμέρισμα της Δέσποινας για ένα βράδυ και όλα ήταν άψογα σε όλα τα επίπεδα. Η συνεννόηση με την οικοδέσποινα, η καθαριότητα του σπιτιού, που ήταν ακόμη καλύτερο από κοντά και είχε όλες τις ανέσεις και τις παροχές που χρειαζόμασταν. Θα το σύστηνα ανεπιφύλακτα σε όλους!

Nous avez passés un super séjour chez Despina, calme et propreté de l'appartement mais aussi sourire et accueil de Despina. Fantastique. En étant dans le centre du village nous avions accès aux petits restaurants et puis la plage n'est jamais loin. Séjour parfait!

Despina was wonderful and if you need anything, she is very helpful. the apartment was very cozy and nicely designed. Had no problems. Would recommend her apartments to everyone :)

Thank you Despina for nice welcome, for pleasant stay and for everything. Next year we come back to finish visit Crete. Take care. Hugs.

Despina est une très bonne hote, elle m'a accueilli à la station de bus comme elle me l'avait proposé. L'appartement est à quelques minutes à pied de l'arrêt 16. Des le premier soir comme je n'avais rien à manger elle m'a offert du cake qui était très bon. Des que j'avais un problème ou une question elle était la pour m'aider. Je retournerai avec plaisir dans son appartement qui est pareil que sur les photos on est vraiment pas déçu quand on y arrive. C'est propre et agréable à y vivre.

The room is very new, clean, and tidy. You can find warm preparations hidden in details, and the temperature feels just right. Despoina welcomed us with friendly smile. She lives downstairs and is always ready to help. The neighborhood is full of convenient supplies yet still serene. We enjoyed some leisure time around. With the balcony, we also enjoyed cozy dining after cooking. Highly recommend this place! Thank you, Despoina!

Very nice, new and modern flat. great for couples. Despina is super friendly. overall could only recommend in you are in the staying in the area. perfect.

The apartment was beautiful, in a nice quiet area just behind the beach, plenty of nice bars nearby. Despina was extremely helpful, picked us up and showed us to our apartment, and even baked us a few treats! Would definitely recommend!

Милые и гостеприимные хозяева!Деспина - открытый и общительный человек. Всегда готова была прийти на помощь. Подарила нашему сыну игрушкм, угощали виноградом)... Жили все вместе в одном доме. Дом приятный. Немного далековат от моря. Но прогулки бродили и держали в форме). Просыпались под крики местных петухов)... Рекомендуем место - достаточно тихое, есть интересные бары-кафе, есть хороший пляж от отеля с достаточно чистым песком и песчаным заходм(но до него надо идти минут 20).

Great Host! Great location! Was great to meet Despina. The apartment was perfect and according to pics and despcription. We will go definitively again if we visit Crete another time. Thanks Despina for everything!

I arrived quite late in the evening and Pantelis was so kind yo pick me up from the airport! After the ride, where he took me from the old road so I could know more or less how to navigate, he showed me the unit. The apartment is situated in a super quiet area, 15 min walk from a sandy beach, and 5 min walk from a bus station, like written. I personally rented a car and enjoyed it extremely. The apartment is clean and equip with everything you need for your stay. Simple but efficient and nice to stay in. The balcony was great, where from you could see the sea. All and all it was a very good experience, and Pantelis helped us with everything we needed, from recommendation to clean sheets and so on. If we come to Crete again I kmow where I will stay! Thank you man and see you around!

Pantelis was a caring host who was always willing to help you. We got bikes when we didn't have a car and also beers and melon in the fridge for refreshment. He really is trying to make the best of everything and can tell you exactly where the good spots and restaurants are. Thank you for making our holidays even more special! Neelke & Gerke

Pantelis couldn't have been more sweet and kind. He waited for us by the cretaquarium and guided us to the house. He explained all the nearby locations and house rules. He was so helpful when we left the keys inside the house and let us back in and had some snacks ready for us when we arrived. You definitely get a great deal for what you pay for and the view is wonderful.

Excellent owner and good place in terms of price-quality ratio. It is far from the shops or nightlife of the city, but there is a Cretan aquarium close by and a wonderful lagoon where sea so quite. The owner is a great person, sympathetic and benevolent! He give us 2 bicycles, and we explored the coast on it. a good view from the room. everything has to be inside, even a coffee maker) Excellent place and owner. I recommend! Отличный хозяин и хорошее жилье по соотношению цена-качество. Оно далековато от магазинов или ночной жизни города, но близко находится Критский аквариум и просто чудесная лагуна, где море практически не волнуется. Хозяин - отличный человек, отзывчивый и доброжелательный! Он одолжил нам 2 велосипеда, и мы исследовали побережье на них. Из комнаты, открывается хороший вид, внутри есть все что нужно, даже кофеварка) Отличное место и хозяин. Рекомендую!

Pandelis was a great host followed him back from the near by aquarium that was very easy to find. He made sure I had everything I needed and that I was confortable. The place was very clean had every thing i needed, very close to the beaches but just far enough away of the hostle and bustle of the main strip. The view of the ocean was beautiful, also the place is nicely situated in the middle of the island that makes day trips easy.

Très bon accueil, Pantelis nous a même indiqué en voiture la localisation de l'appartement. Petites attentions très agréables : eau fraîche,fruits, légumes. ..bière...Le logement est idéalement situé près de l'aéroport. La clim est un sacré plus. Le seul petit bémol porte sur la propreté de l'appartement qui ne t'était pas catastrophique mais à améliorer.

Dear potencial guests, there are few things you should know. Firstly, although this apartment is quite far from the beach and from the center, once you rent a vehicle, you won't have any worries :-) (you can even borrow bikes from Pantelis) What's good about it is that you will be getting back to a peaceful place where you can easily relax after your travels. Moreover and also secondly, the atmosphere here, mostly thanks to the host, Pantelis, is so great that you will feel like home here, from the first day. As a bonus there is a nice garden, which gets greener with each rain and Pantelis himself is taking care of it with a great sense. The rooms is very clean and tidy, smartly furnished and with a balcony overlooking the sea and garden. I don't want to spoil your surprise, but when you come to the apartment, you will know what I mean :-) I can't come up with anything that Pantelis wouldn't think of. Last but not least, Ales and I would like to thank you, Pantelis, honestly, for making our stay home-like and easy :-) Well dear guests, have a nice stay! ;-)

Pantelis est une personne d'une véritable gentillesse et prêt à tout pour rendre service. Il nous a appelé le jour de notre arrivée pour nous donner un point de rendez-vous simple à trouver. Une fois arrivé, nous l'avions simplement suivi jusqu'à la résidence. Il a répondu à toutes nos questions et nous a donné de précieux conseils. Il nous a même accueilli avec quelques provisions dans le frigo ! Encore une fois, Pantelis est quelqu'un de super ! En ce qui concerne le logement, il est au calme, près d'un champ d'oliviers, loin du brouhaha d'Heraklion. On est vraiment au calme ! Tout est propre à l'intérieur et nous nous sentions vraiment en confiance ici. L'appartement est proche de la plage ainsi que d'une longue avenue pleine de restaurants et de magasins pour touristes. On peut manger très facilement dans le coin. Merci à Pantelis ! Nous le recommandons chaudement à toutes les personnes qui lisent ce commentaire !

These are lovely simple apartments that offer great value for money. It's a quite location and the beach with tavernas ( which is more lively) are about 20 minutes walk or a 5 minute bus ride. The bus are every 15 minutes in the season. Pantelis is a great host, very welcoming and helpful. He answered all my questions promptly including helping me make sure I knew which buses to get on etc. He even provided us with a welcome gift of fruit, croissants, tea, coffee and beer!!! Most welcome after our fight. All in all a good stay

L’accueil est chaleureux et les renseignements sont bons et précis. Les photos correspondent au logement. Le logement est propre. Pantelis est vraiment gentil. Il est disponible et parle parfaitement anglais. Lucien et Christiane

Pantelis was the best host, so nice so helpful above and beyond. He made our stay comfortable and welcoming... Picked us up from the airport took us to the grocery store was helpful to our every need, truly the most phenomenal host. The apartment was cute as well I would highly highly recommend

Accueil très sympathique, avec une bouteille de vin, très plaisant. Pantelis est un hôte très arrangeant. L'appartement est fidèle aux photos, très bien située pour découvrir toute la crête. je recommande ce logement.

We had a very wonderful stay in this apartment. Pantelis and his family are adorable, they make we feel like home. We had everything we needed. We had “welcome grapes”, which were delicious. It is a very wonderful, quiet and relaxing place to stay, surrounded by nature and separated from the crowded touristic place. A fenced land, plenty of olive trees, hibiscus and bougainvillea, fantastic. Also with nice views to the sea and to the mountains. It seems a little bit isolated however it is easy to move around with public transport, it is less than 10 min walking distance. I recommend 100% this place. Very good quality/price ratio.

Πολύ όμορφο σπίτι. Σε ένα ήσυχο περιβάλλον 20χλμ έξω από το Ηράκλειο

We had a nice stay. The apartment is pretty close to the airport and a easy drive. It was a little father from the beach then we had though. Also this unit didn't have an air conditioner so that was disappointing because it was 100 degrees outside most of our stay.

real nice host, very nice flat, could be a little bit closer to the water but it's okay. Pantelis and his dad are real good people, his dad even drove us to the ferry, made us feel very comfortable.